Bixby

Ecosystem Overview

The Bixby ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Oklahoma, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oklahoma nearby has 25% more documented species, Bixby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 282 Oklahoma natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 282 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 282 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Megachile parallela

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Euetheola humilis

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-25% vs. current

Oklahoma City

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-25% vs. current

Broken Arrow

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+226% vs. current

Tulsa

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-25% vs. current

Norman

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-25% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-25% vs. current

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-25% vs. current

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+134% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Oklahoma.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oklahoma

Nearby Natural Areas

Oklahoma

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-25% vs. current

Oklahoma City

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-25% vs. current

Broken Arrow

Importance: 0.60

23 species

+226% vs. current

Tulsa

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-25% vs. current

Norman

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-25% vs. current

Stillwater

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-25% vs. current

Enid

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-25% vs. current

Lawton

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+134% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 282 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 282 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Oklahoma

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common2 obs.

Verbesina encelioides

Golden crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Megachile parallela

Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Euetheola humilis

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Feltia jaculifera

Dingy Cutworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Dieunomia heteropoda

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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